Ernie Leyba

Ernie is a Deputy Sheriff. He works at the Forsyth County Sheriff’s Office. He previously worked at the Los Angeles Police Department and other municipal police departments in California.

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Supports increasing and updating the School Resource Officer (SRO) programs for all schools.

Believes illegal narcotics significantly impact Forsyth County's safety, contributing to burglaries, thefts, assaults, and domestic violence, and advocates for improved efforts in detecting, deterring, and interdicting such drugs.

Plans to create a "Specialized Task Force" to combat drug production.

Plans to improve medical care for inmates to prevent deaths from inadequate treatment.

Wants to reduce high turnover rates of detention staff and personnel and refocus on recruiting and training.

Plans to reduce high turnover rates of detention staff and personnel and refocus on recruiting and training.

As of April 6, 2026, Ernie Leyba’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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- The sheriff is responsible for enforcing the law, managing security in jails and courtrooms. They also oversee daily conditions of the jail and inmates in custody and serve legal documents such as warrants and eviction notices. Their ultimate responsibility is to protect the community. 

Responsible for enforcing the law and overseeing jails. 

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Ernie Leyba is from Southern California. He has an associate's degree from El Camino College and a bachelor's degree from California State University, Long Beach. He is a single parent.

Ernie is a business owner. He previously worked as a deputy sheriff in Forsyth County, North Carolina, and served in police departments in Los Angeles, California, and other areas. 

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Ernie has more than 20 years of law enforcement experience, including as a deputy sheriff in Forsyth County.

Supports increasing and updating school resource officer (SRO) programs for all schools.

Supports increasing and updating School Resource Officer (SRO) programs for all schools.

Plans to improve medical care for inmates to prevent deaths from inadequate treatments.

Plans to reduce high turnover rates of detention staff and personnel and plans to refocus on recruiting and training.

Plans to address the high turnover rates of detention staff.